McRae worries over 2004@ 08:33 AM - In the UK's press this morning Colin McRae has admitted that the rule changes may bring about a premature end to his world rallying career. The Scot says that Hyundai appear to be the only relistic team with a vacant berth at the present time, however his comments suggest that he does not wish to explore that option at this point in his career.

Breaking news: Peugeot drivers 04@ 10:01 AM - Peugeot announce their 2004 drivers to be: In 307, all events Marcus Grönholm and Harri Rovanperä, as 3rd driver Freddy Loix, who may be replaced for 2 or 3 events. Peugeot will also run a 4th car, a 206 for Daniel Carlsson!

Panizzi joins Mitsubishi@ 08:37 AM - Asphalt king Gilles Panizzi has been confirmed in Mitsubishi's driver line up for next season. The Frenchman, who has been the mainstay of Peugeot's mastery on tarmac in recent years, will drive a heavily revised Lancer WRC in next year's events - the Japanese outfit have taken a year's sabbatical from the sport and is expected to return as a strong force in 2004.

Another silly silly season twist@ 11:31 AM - We are receiving news that Simon Jean-Joseph is joining the Citroen works squad as 3rd driver in 2004. This not only confirms Citroen is to run 3 cars next year. It goes in line with new FIA 3rd driver rules aimed at giving drives to younger, less experienced drivers. Former Ford, Subaru and Renault works driver Jean-Joseph is a fresh 34 years young. We are now waiting for news who signs 57 year young ex-WRChampion Stig Blomqvist....

Petter Solberg to Marry@ 08:34 AM - From Christer Bofeldt - RallysportNews. Petter Solberg from Norway and Pernilla Walfridsson from Swedan will marry on the August 16. Pernilla and Petter have already one son, Oliver born September 23 last yaer. Pernilla, 30 years old, comes from the rally centre of The Swedish Rally - Torsby, 6 miles from Hagfors. She is also a rally driver. Congratulations.